How to bet on Hong Kong: Why trying to beat the bankers is a fool’s errand – but don’t ignore exotic options underneath
Hong Kong expert JA McGrath marks your card with a betting strategy for the showpiece International Races card at Sha Tin on Sunday [Dec 14]
A life after racing: G1 winner My Trusty Cat living the good life at Our Mims Retirement Haven
When Thoroughbred broodmares have produced their final foal, a quiet life amongst a field of companions awaits them should they become one of the lucky ten to call Our Mims Retirement Haven their home.
What’s been happening: Ryan Moore in Hong Kong, Ka Ying Rising draws rail, Frankie Dettori farewell tour, Billy Loughnane 200 and more …
Star HK sprinter’s trainer plays down draw concerns, new track proposals in Florida, Hastings racetrack closes doors – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news
‘The Ka Ying Rising story is really only just beginning’ – JA McGrath on sprint phenomenon who climbed the Everest
Trainer David Hayes reckons the former world #1 is ‘better than ever’ as he defends his title in the Hong Kong Sprint on Sunday [Dec 14] at the annual HKIR meeting at Sha Tin
Family comes first as Sophie Doyle calls time on successful US riding career
Interview with the popular ex-pat who last month at Churchill Downs rode the final winner of her career
Jose D’Angelo: If we change things too much we could lose the essence of the sport
Our questions are answered by the Venezuelan trainer who is enjoying a breakthrough season with a memorable Breeders’ Cup double via Shisospicy and Bentornato
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 07 December 2025
| Horses | Calandagan IRE |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Into Mischief USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
